Lower limb:Gluteal region Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What seperates the buttoks?
A
intergluteal cleft
2
Q
Demarcates the inferior boundary of buttock and superior boundary of thigh?
A
gluteal fold
3
Q
State the superficial and deep muscles of the gluteal region and their functions respectively?
A
Superficial-Gluteous Maximus,minimus and medius,tensor fascia latae muscles(extensor and abductors of the thigh)
Deep-Piriformis,Obturator Internus;Gemelli,Quadratus Femoris(Lateral Rotators of thih,Stabilize hip Joint)
4
Q
State the 3 gluteal Bursae?
A
Trochanteric Bursae
Ischial Bursae
Gluteofemoral Bursae
5
Q
Tricep coxae
A
3 headed muscle consisting of obturator internus and gemelli